How do you say "rough" in Greek?

τραχύς

trachys

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "rough" is τραχύς (trachys).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "trachys", keeping the second syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Grammar notes

τραχύς is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Ο φλοιός του δέντρου είναι τραχύς.

O floios toy dentroy einai trachys.

The bark of the tree feels rough.

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How to remember τραχύς

Say 'tra' out loud a couple of times before adding the rest of 'trachys' — that fragment alone can trigger the whole word later.

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Questions about τραχύς

How do you pronounce τραχύς?

Speak it as "trachys", keeping the second syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Is τραχύς formal or casual?

τραχύς is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is τραχύς used in Greek?

τραχύς is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ο φλοιός του δέντρου είναι τραχύς. (The bark of the tree feels rough.).

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